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28 American marketing scams that people can't believe others fall for

In 2014 L'Oréal USA was involved in a scandal for claiming that their skincare boosts gene activity to rejuvenate the skin without any scientific evidence to back it up. This can only labelled as ...
Forbes

Meta, Social Media Scams, A $16 Billion Crisis: What You Need To Know

The WhatsApp logo appears on a smartphone screen and as a background on a computer screen in this photo illustration in Athens, Greece, on August 6, 2025. WhatsApp takes down 6.8 million accounts ...
Reuters

Meta tolerates rampant ad fraud from China to safeguard billions in revenue

SAN FRANCISCO - Last year, Meta had to reckon with an ugly conclusion about its Chinese advertising customers: They were defrauding Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp users worldwide. Though China’s ...
The Post-Journal

Affiliate Marketing Red Flags: How to Spot Scams and Find Safe Programs

Affiliate marketing keeps pulling in new faces — and for good reason. When done right, it offers real flexibility and real income, without needing to reinvent the wheel. Major companies rely on it ...
Engadget

Meta is making billions of dollars from scam ads on Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, report says

Meta is making billions of dollars every year from ads marketing scams and illegal products on its platform, according to a new report from Reuters. The report details the staggering numbers behind ...
The Next Web

Santa Clara County sues Meta over scam ads on Facebook and Instagram

The complaint, filed on behalf of California residents, alleges Meta earns up to $7bn a year from “high-risk” scam ads and tolerated the practice. The county wants restitution, civil damages, and an ...
WRAL

Apex Police Seek Alleged Advertising Scammer

Apex police were searching Friday for a woman wanted in an advertising scam. Detectives said Kristal Hill targeted small businesses. Apex police were searching Friday for a woman wanted in an ...